Photo 923437, (c) Wendy Feltham, all rights reserved, uploaded by Wendy Feltham

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Gooseneck Barnacle (Pollicipes polymerus)

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wendy5

Date

June 12, 2014

Description

The Gooseneck Barnacle (on this site Goose Barnacle) is a gorgeous barnacle, especially in groups on rocks. Thousands were visible during the minus tide at Salt Creek. They aren't found farther east in the Puget Sound, as they seem to like stronger wave action.

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